​Buying a home is a huge decision to make, there are many things to think about and you will, no doubt, experience a mixture of emotions. With this in mind, its important to make sure you have the right people working for you, people that you can feel confident in, knowing they will do the best job.

Please watch the following video which helps you to see what is important when it comes to having your home inspected. Here at Step By Step we work hard so that your home will be a the investment you want. Its important to us that you purchase a home knowing all the facts about the property, good or bad. Please don’t hesitate, if you have questions or concerns, to contact us. We are happy to help you and are confident you will be happy you chose us for all your home inspection needs.
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​We get to see all kinds of exterior cladding as home inspectors and one very popular choice is vinyl siding. So, what makes it so popular? And are there any disadvantages to using it that we need to be aware of?

The reason that vinyl siding is a good choice is that, when installed properly, it is very durable, is not easy to dent, is rust proof and also fade resistant. Considering that we need it to last for a long time, we can see that these are important qualities.

What can we say of any possible disadvantages? Well, if you’re looking for vinyl siding to provide you with extra insulation, you would be disappointed as it will not increase energy efficiency. Another thing to be aware of is that in the event of a fire, toxins that are harmful to health could be emitted from the vinyl siding.

As can be the case with many types of exterior cladding, in certain elements, vinyl siding can be prone to damage. For example, extremes of weather temperature can affect it. If temperatures become too hot, the siding could start to warp, melt and start to distort. If the temperature goes to the other extreme and becomes too cold, it can become brittle and easier to crack.

From this brief review, we can see that vinyl siding can be a very good choice of exterior cladding, but it should be installed by someone who knows how to do it correctly.